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Fortune Cookie Stool

$245

$245 ~~$480~~

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Folded Form

The Fortune Cookie Stool is a study in transformation. Formed from a single sheet of bent plywood, it turns a flat material into a fluid, three-dimensional object—one that feels playful at first glance, then quietly architectural the longer you look at it. The silhouette references its namesake not literally, but through motion: a continuous fold that becomes structure, balance, and seat.

Designed as casual seating or a sculptural accent, it works easily in living rooms, bedrooms, and creative spaces—wherever an object can do more than one thing.

Materials

Bent Plywood
Crafted from a single sheet of laminated plywood, the stool relies on precise curvature rather than joints or excess material for its strength. The layered construction highlights the natural grain of the wood while allowing the form to hold its shape with surprising rigidity. The result is light in appearance, stable in use, and expressive of the material itself.

Design

The stool’s flowing profile is defined by one continuous gesture: a folded plane that creates legs, seat, and support in a single motion. The open sides give it visual lightness, while the inward curve provides a comfortable perch. It’s a design that sits comfortably between furniture and sculpture—graphic, tactile, and immediately recognizable.

Size Guide

18.9" W × 18.1" D × 18.5" H
(480 × 460 × 470 mm)

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Fortune Cookie Stool

Wood Finish: Walnut

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Single Sheet Construction

Made from one continuous piece of bent plywood, emphasizing material efficiency and structural clarity.

Sculptural Silhouette

The folded form gives the stool a strong visual identity while keeping it light and approachable.

Casual, Flexible Seating

Ideal as an occasional seat, side stool, or sculptural accent in a variety of spaces.

Design Object

A piece that communicates its construction and concept at a glance—quietly expressive, without ornament.

Questions About The Fortune Cookie Stool

How long until I receive my order?

The Fortune Cookie Stool arrives approximately 4-6 Weeks from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Fortune Cookie Stool can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Fortune Cookie Stool ships within 3-5 Days of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

I have another question

Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Fortune Cookie Stool ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.

Fortune Cookie Stool

Single Sheet Construction

Sculptural Silhouette

Casual, Flexible Seating

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